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YR11 GTU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,086 miles

n/s/r brake pipe swollen inside plastic sheathing

Fail 7 Mar 2022 117,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake pipe swollen inside plastic sheathing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,078 miles

undertrays

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,129 miles

undertrays

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YR11 GTU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR11 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR11 GTU registered?

YR11 GTU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is YR11 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 GTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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